YOGA : THE LIFESTYLE I CHOOSE by thatindianlady

Hello Steemit friends,
Today i want to share how yoga has changed my life with my recent yoga pictures i got clicked this weekend. Here i go,
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For me, yoga has become life, not just a way of being physically fit. Yoga has helped me attain peace when life is chaos. I used to be more of rigorous girl, the hot Body with a hot mind. But adapting yoga as my way of being fit has helped me cooling down my temper as well as attaining mental peace.
<h2> YOGA = PHYSICAL FITNESS + MENTAL FITNESS</h2>
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Here i am doing one of my favourite yoga pose :
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For a formal definition of yoga :
<h2>What is yoga?</h2>
Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yogameans union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Though many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways, these are actually only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul. The science of Yoga imbibes the complete essence of the Way of Life.
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<h2>Types of yoga</h2>
The term “yoga” has been applied to a variety of practices and methods that includes:
‘Gyan Yoga’ or philosophy‘Bhakti Yoga’ or path of devotional bliss‘Karma Yoga’ or path of blissful action
Raja Yoga is further divided into eight parts also known as Ashtanga Yoga. At the heart of the Raja Yoga system, balancing and unifying these various approaches, is the practice of Yoga Asana.
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<h2>Breathing Techniques (Pranayama) & Meditation (Dhyaan)</h2>
PRANAYAMA AND DHYAAN are hindi words.
Pranayama is the extension and control of one’s breath. Practicing proper techniques of breathing can help bring more oxygen to the blood and brain, eventually helping control prana or the vital life energy. Pranayama also goes hand in hand with various yoga poses. The union of these two yogic principles is considered as the highest form of purification and self-discipline, covering both mind and body.
<a href="https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga">source1</a>
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<h2> Here are some, that help ne TONE MY BODY AND INCREASE FLEXIBILITY :</h2>
My back stand, this helps in body balancing and keeping backbone healthy :
![IMG_20170921_141540.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmW9ycccBNEhZpgDXgE7Eu6bxrB3QMGQBUzCzhPwxNMUNy/IMG_20170921_141540.jpg)
Extending the above pose for :
![IMG_20170921_142130.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmd8UkSoDmzkGuXrbYgPZgjm3Q67dSiUaUeTk6729RryVV/IMG_20170921_142130.jpg)
Forward Lungees for my thighs :
![IMG_20170921_143823.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmas4pXpmuHsybtBUjbC2rVG5Aio8n7NgcVE5vVDfA5bku/IMG_20170921_143823.jpg)
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Here, something funny :
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To conpensate my steemit picture a bit spoiled with filter, i did a selfie :
![IMG_20170921_143715.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmP86HvVGPPV2k4gkfcEBtPN585ZR2sVmGqfCADjQBy2kK/IMG_20170921_143715.jpg)
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<h2>Some Interesting facts about yoga.</h2>
--There are 196 Yoga Sutras or aphorisms.
--There are 84 classic Yoga Asanas, the Asana being one of the 8 limbs of Yoga.
--According to Hindu mythology, Shiva is considered the Supreme Lord of Yoga.
--Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi who taught Kriya Yoga to millions around the world.
-- Lenovo has a tablet named Yoga.
--Research has suggested that yoga improves social and occupational functioning in schizophrenic patients.
--The Guinness Book of World Records currently lists 85-year-old Bette Calman from Australia as the world’s oldest yoga teacher.
--Ancient yogis believed that we only have a limited number of breaths in each life. Hence, it made sense to stretch our life out a bit longer by taking slow and deep breaths.
<a href="https://www.thebetterindia.com/26304/interesting-facts-about-yoga-you-should-know-on-first-international-yoga-day/">Source2</a>
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I want a Shiva and Budda statue in my house. My fiance and I was considering doing Yoga together at Lifetime Fitness. It's something I would be willing to do but I wonder if there are many men that does Yoga? @cleverbot what do you know about Yoga?

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The thing about the certain number of breaths is always something I like to ponder about.
They also practiced pranayama like kapalbhati which involves very rapid breathing, which wouldn't be the smartest thing if we only have a few breaths left.
I love asana practice so much because it just makes me feel so good. There are less restrictions when my body is mobile and strong, which translates to a feeling of freedom.
Yoga is a thing we can always practice, it's about mindfulness of our body, mind and all the actions we take.